[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 527 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 527

    Supporting the designation of an appropriate date as ``National 
                   Childhood Stroke Awareness Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 14, 2010

   Mr. Casey (for himself and Mr. Chambliss) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Supporting the designation of an appropriate date as ``National 
                   Childhood Stroke Awareness Day''.

Whereas a stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident, is an acute 
        neurologic injury that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the 
        brain is interrupted by a clot in the artery or a burst of the artery;
Whereas a stroke is a medical emergency that can cause permanent neurologic 
        damage or even death if not promptly diagnosed and treated;
Whereas 1 out of every 4,000 live births, and 11 out of every 100,000 children 
        overall, have a stroke each year;
Whereas an individual can have a stroke before birth;
Whereas a stroke is among the top 10 causes of death for children in the United 
        States;
Whereas 20 to 40 percent of children who experience a stroke die as a result;
Whereas stroke may recur in 20 percent of children;
Whereas the average time from onset of symptoms to diagnosis of a child having 
        had a stroke is 72 hours;
Whereas no medication has been Federally approved for pediatric stroke 
        treatment;
Whereas many children who experience a stroke will suffer serious, long-term 
        neurological disabilities, including hemiplegia (which is paralysis of 1 
        side of the body) seizures, speech and vision problems, and learning 
        difficulties;
Whereas such disabilities may require ongoing physical, occupational, and speech 
        therapies, as well as surgeries;
Whereas the permanent health concerns and treatments resulting from strokes that 
        occur during childhood and young adulthood have a considerable impact on 
        children, families, and society;
Whereas very little is known about the cause, treatment, and prevention of 
        childhood stroke;
Whereas medical research is the only means by which the people of the United 
        States can identify and develop effective treatment and prevention 
        strategies for childhood stroke;
Whereas early diagnosis and treatment of childhood stroke greatly improves the 
        chances that the affected child will recover and not experience a 
        recurrence; and
Whereas the Pediatric Stroke Network, Inc. should be commended for being the 
        first online support group for families affected by pediatric stroke to 
        be registered with the American Heart Association and for the ongoing 
        legislative and awareness endeavors of the group: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the designation of an appropriate date as 
        ``National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day''; and
            (2) urges the people of the United States to support the 
        efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that 
        work to enhance public awareness of childhood stroke.
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